Oldest Cities in Hawaii

Top 58 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Hawaii

1 Wailea 55.8

2 Kahaluu-Keauhou 51.0

3 Kula 49.9

4 Heeia 49.6

5 East Honolulu 49.3

6 Pukalani 48.1

7 Halawa 47.6

8 Kapaa 46.3

9 Mililani Town 45.8

10 Kaneohe 45.3

11 Pearl City 45.0

12 Wailuku 44.8

13 Kahaluu 44.3

14 Waipio 44.2

15 Royal Kunia 43.6

16 Makawao 43.5

17 Kahului 43.5

18 Lihue 43.1

19 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) 43.1

20 Wailua Homesteads 42.9

21 Aiea 42.9

22 Urban Honolulu 42.9

23 Hilo 42.6

24 Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) 42.2

25 Waikoloa Village 42.1

26 Kihei 42.0

27 Waimalu 41.3

28 Hawaiian Paradise Park 41.2

29 Waipio Acres 41.2

30 Kaiminani 41.2

31 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) 41.2

32 Napili-Honokowai 41.1

33 Waikele 41.0

34 Ahuimanu 40.4

35 Wahiawa 39.8

36 Waipahu 39.7

37 Ewa Beach 39.5

38 Lahaina 39.4

39 Waihee-Waiehu 38.6

40 Haiku-Pauwela 38.5

41 Mililani Mauka 38.1

42 Makaha 37.1

43 Ewa Villages 36.8

44 Waianae 36.8

45 Makakilo 36.4

46 West Loch Estate 36.0

47 Nanakuli 35.1

48 Ewa Gentry 34.9

49 Kapolei 33.4

50 Waimanalo 33.1

51 Ocean Pointe 32.9

52 Maili 29.9

53 East Kapolei 27.8

54 Iroquois Point 26.9

55 Hickam Housing 25.8

56 Laie 23.2

57 Schofield Barracks 22.8

58 Kaneohe Base 22.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Hawaii often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Wailea has a median age of 55.8 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Wailea's residents are over 55.8 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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